Nov
9
11:00 AM11:00
Nov
10
10:00 AM10:00
![ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification (2 parts) [Mo. 11/16 + Tu. 11/17]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e790c65d4b70c69a59bf0b7/1755875298909-CA5JCR4AFO2EY9K1LT58/unsplash-image-cQbOSRpElxw.jpg)
Nov
16
to Nov 17
ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification (2 parts) [Mo. 11/16 + Tu. 11/17]
Earn your ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certificate in this two-day course and get your culinary leadership career started on the right foot!
Nov
16
2:00 PM14:00
Nov
17
11:00 AM11:00
Nov
22
4:00 PM16:00
Hike Hangs: Sinking Stream (at Hobbs State Park)
[hosted every month, date / time varies]
Dec
7
10:00 AM10:00
Strengthening our Food Community: Addressing Food Recovery & Food Insecurity
[hosted every first Monday]
Dec
7
2:00 PM14:00
Industry Wine Group at Hotvine
[typically hosted every first Monday, except for September]
Nov
2
2:00 PM14:00
Industry Wine Group at Hotvine
[typically hosted every first Monday, except for September]
Nov
2
10:00 AM10:00
Strengthening our Food Community: Addressing Food Recovery & Food Insecurity
[hosted every first Monday]
Oct
28
1:00 PM13:00
Oct
26
to Oct 27
ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification (2 parts) [Mo. 10/26 + Tu. 10/27]
Earn your ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certificate in this two-day course and get your culinary leadership career started on the right foot!
Oct
20
11:00 AM11:00
Oct
19
2:00 PM14:00
Oct
14
11:00 AM11:00
Oct
13
10:00 AM10:00
![8-Week Brightwater Workforce Kitchen Bootcamp [10/14-12/11, hosted by Brightwater]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e790c65d4b70c69a59bf0b7/1790079280011-X5J1RYVG3WPR6AWGHYVP/happycutlerystudent400x450.jpg)
Oct
12
7:00 AM07:00
8-Week Brightwater Workforce Kitchen Bootcamp [10/14-12/11, hosted by Brightwater]
Ready to Start a Career in the Food Industry? Brightwater is offering two FREE trainings through the B Workforce Program. These intensive 8-week workforce bootcamps are designed to prepare you for success in a professional kitchen.
Oct
5
2:00 PM14:00
Industry Wine Group at Hotvine
[typically hosted every first Monday, except for September]
Oct
5
10:00 AM10:00
Strengthening our Food Community: Addressing Food Recovery & Food Insecurity
[hosted every first Monday]
Oct
4
12:00 PM12:00
Find us at Falltoberfest!
Join FIRA’s information and activity booth on Sunday, October 4, from 12–6 PM as Fayetteville Falltoberfest returns for its fourth year, transforming the Upper Ramble and seven blocks of Dickson Street into one big autumn celebration.
Sep
26
8:00 AM08:00
Find us at the Fayetteville Farmer's Market!
[you can find us during the Farmer’s Market season about once / month]
Sep
21
2:00 PM14:00
Sep
16
9:00 AM09:00
Sep
15
11:00 AM11:00
Sep
14
2:00 PM14:00
Industry Wine Group at Hotvine
[typically hosted every first Monday, except for September]
Sep
14
10:00 AM10:00
Strengthening our Food Community: Addressing Food Recovery & Food Insecurity
[typically hosted every first Monday, except for September]
Sep
13
2:05 PM14:05
Sep
8
10:00 AM10:00
Aug
29
8:00 AM08:00
Find us at the Fayetteville Farmer's Market!
[you can find us during the Farmer’s Market season about once / month]
Aug
19
9:00 AM09:00
Hike Hangs: Lake Sequoyah
[hosted every month, date / time varies]
Join other hospitality industry workers for a weekday hike hang. Bring your sketchbook, snacks, or a book to read at the top of the trail! Please feel free to invite any friends (in any industry) that might enjoy a weekday moment in nature.
Aug
11
10:00 AM10:00
Industry Coffee Group with Sicarú and WORD Coffee
[hosted every second Tuesday]
Level up your coffee knowledge with FIRA member businesses, Sicarú Coffee Roasters and WORD Coffee!
Each meetup we will discuss 3 high-quality coffees that are indicative of a specific region &/or style. This conversation based group is hosted in a relaxed, expectation-free environment. Bring your experience (whether beginner or expert), your palette, and a notebook.
Aug
3
10:00 AM10:00
Strengthening our Food Community: Addressing Food Recovery & Food Insecurity
[hosted every first Monday]
Join other local community members involved in food recovery and food insecurity for a coffee and conversation at one of Fayetteville’s newest community-focused coffee shop!
![Workshop: Food Photography Masterclass & Restaurant Content Crawl [hosted by Experience Fayetteville]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e790c65d4b70c69a59bf0b7/1784836175449-R39S79KBPSEBECY4A9BN/unsplash-image-Hb6uWq0i4MI.jpg)
Jul
28
to Jul 29
Workshop: Food Photography Masterclass & Restaurant Content Crawl [hosted by Experience Fayetteville]
Join Experience Fayetteville for a free two-day workshop designed to help local restaurant owners, marketers, and hospitality teams create stronger food and beverage content using just a smartphone.
Hosted by culinary creators Karen & Gavin (@coupleinthekitchen), this hands-on experience combines classroom learning with real-world content creation at local restaurants.
Jul
22
9:00 AM09:00
Hike Hangs: Joe Clark Trail
Join other hospitality industry workers for a weekday hike hang. Bring your sketchbook, snacks, or a book to read at the top of the trail! Please feel free to invite any friends (in any industry) that might enjoy a weekday moment in nature.
Jul
21
11:00 AM11:00
Industry Cheese Group at Bloom Cheese Collective
Level up your cheese knowledge with FIRA member business, Bloom Cheese Collective!
This recurring, industry gathering provides an opportunity to learn more about cheese and cheesemaking processes in a casual, conversation based group. Registration required!
Jul
18
8:00 AM08:00
Find us at the Fayetteville Farmer's Market!
We’ll be set up at our favorite local farmer’s market with information about our mission. Come chat with a FIRA member about our member businesses, opportunities to join / volunteer / donate, or to discuss potential job openings in the area!
![Fayetteville Restaurant Week [hosted by Experience Fayetteville]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e790c65d4b70c69a59bf0b7/1783125874833-SQKNU18C1GQ19EHG9O8G/FRW-banner-1.jpg)
Jul
17
to Jul 26
Fayetteville Restaurant Week [hosted by Experience Fayetteville]
Experience Fayetteville today announced the return of Fayetteville Restaurant Week, taking place July 17–26, 2026. The event will feature an expanded 10-day format and new programming designed to showcase the depth and creativity of the city’s food and beverage scene. Join FIRA member businesses for Fayetteville Restaurant Week! [details below]
Jul
13
3:00 PM15:00
Industry Coffee Group with Sicarú and WORD Coffee
Level up your coffee knowledge with FIRA member businesses, Sicarú Coffee Roasters and WORD Coffee!
Each meetup we will discuss 3 high-quality coffees that are indicative of a specific region &/or style. This conversation based group is hosted in a relaxed, expectation-free environment. Bring your experience (whether beginner or expert), your palette, and a notebook.